Tuesday, July 17, 2012

'Strip it' Challenge - Hard Core Crop

My challenge to you all is to 'STRIP IT' ..... i absolutely LOVE strips of paper, any paper, Core'dinations cardstock is perfect for this .....

I used 'jillian dot spotted' Core for the base and sanded off the top layer to show the lighter color of blue. I then trimmed a piece of Jenni Bowlin Core Impressions and sanded it as well. The lighter tan color core was perfect for the beachy theme of this layout....

Then I chose (3) solids (blue, pink and yellow) from a 'Brights' collection and different sized strips from each before running them through my Big Shot using (3) different embossing folders !!

Of course I sanded the top of these to really accentuate the patterns ..... I mixed them with some new American Crafts 'Shoreline' and sanded and folded them all together on top of each other to create this fun mix at the bottom of my layout.

I love how it all came together and the Core'dinations cardstock works so well on it's own or

combined with any patterned paper you choose !!!

......AND, I couldn't dhow you just ONE sample so I created TWO !!!

For this 'STRIP IT' layout I used Jenni Bowlin Core Impressions for the base and sanded off the top to show the lighter sand color core....

.....then I cut several strips from both Jenni Bowlin and Fancy Pants Core Impressions cardstock and sanded the top off of them as well to really show the great embossed patterns - LOVE THESE !!!

Mixing strips ofCore'dinations cardstock with patterns is so fun and I love the way this family photo of a good friend of mine is still the focus of this layout....just surrounded by fabulous cardsotck, patterned paper and stickers too !!

All you have to do is:

Create a layout or card using STRIPS of paper

Submit it to my blog by July 22nd @ midnight

Use MAJORITY of Core'dinations on your creation

REMEMBER: You only have untilJuly 22nd at Midnight

to submit your challenge sample to my blog for a chance to win a fabulous PRIZE pack from Core'dinations - LUCKY YOU !!

Thanks for playing along and I cannot wait to see what you come up with to 'STRIP IT'......

about me

Most of the time you will find me living my days in the busy city of Calgary, AB .... sometimes I am in my nice quiet house in Duncan, BC and occasionally I take time for myself .... most of the time I am running my two fabulous kids from one place to another ..... and at night I try to make it into my office to create something with pretty paper .... oh, and I really like sweet white wine and long lunches with the girls !!!!